Canadian NGO Campaign Intends To Protect Tuna And Fish Stocks

Canadian NGO Ocean Wise has begun a new campaign, ‘Invest in the Ocean,’ to protect tuna and other marine life. The organization recently called upon governments and businesses to come forward to work towards conservation and climate solutions, but did not clarify the measures it would undertake for cleaner, healthier oceans. The NGO said in a statement that oceans produce over half the oxygen for humans and animals, regulate the earth’s temperature, and feed over 3 billion people worldwide. Hence, its conservation is more than a commitment to nature, and is an investment in global biodiversity, food security, and the future of our planet. The campaign will run in social media, digital displays, and broadcast channels for the next few weeks.

Lasse Gustavsson, Chief Executive of the NGO, said that the investments put into ocean conservation would yield long-lasting benefits. He explained: “The ocean is our greatest ally in the fight against climate change, absorbing carbon, safeguarding biodiversity, and sustaining billions of people worldwide, but it is also a driver of innovation, jobs, and food security.”